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Swahili

wapendwa

wah-PEHN-dwah

How to say it

Swahiliwapendwawah-PEHN-dwahsoon
Englishfavoritessoon
Frenchfavorissoon

Meaning

People who are favored or beloved, favorites or darlings.

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plural of mpendwa (m-/wa- class).

Examples

  • Wapendwa wangu, karibuni nyumbani.My dear ones, welcome home.
  • Je, wapendwa wa mwalimu ni wanafunzi gani?Who are the teacher's favorite students?
  • Hawa si wapendwa wa familia hii.These are not the favorites of this family.
  • Wapendwa watakaa mbele wakati wa sherehe.The favorites will sit in front during the ceremony.

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